Jolly Farmers in Oxford

Cute little LGBT bar/pub. I found out about this place through TikTok and visited during my travels to the UK. I unfortunately came during the week when not many people were there but was still very welcoming.

Delightful discovery of this very welcoming venue. Wonderful garden and very quaint and charming interior. Prices are very reasonable too. Just passing through the town, but this love might just being me back sooner than I had planned

What a gem! A great friendly pub with the warmest welcome ever. The young man who welcomed us in was full of warmth and knowledge about the pub and the city. Great beer and the WiFi pleased our teens! Lovely inclusivity that is much needed in the world. I’d love this pub to be my local.

My brother and i came here for a drink one evening in mid April. The welcome from the two guys was really warm and the drinks reasonably priced, we sat in the garden, although still being April it was a bit on the cool side. The clientele seemed very friendly too. sadly we only had that night in Oxford, but we will definitely return.

A very charming old pub. Staff were amazing and very friendly. Limited seating but if you hang around seating becomes available. Pet friendly and a good atmosphere. Would highly recommend a visit to this pub.

Amazing pub old beans open fire. Also LGBT and shows LGBT pubs can be old traditional pubs with oak beans and great beers etc without adhering to any stereo type.

Very warm welcome, lovely building, good choice of drinks and advice on our purchase. Great location but nice and quiet (4pm on a Saturday)

Lovely place, and the staff are very well organised (if anything spills it's picked up immediately) BUT as it's advertised online and outside the venue as having an open fire, we were distraught at being told ( especially on a very cold Winter's night ) that only sometimes is it lit - dependent on how warm it is inside. We were cold and other pubs light their fires regardless. Other than that - it's great

So wonderful to be in a big city and find a pub, just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle, with no televisions, music or games machines! Lovely old world pub with comfortable seating and great bar staff. Thank you for a lovely few drinks and great service.

This is a lovely place, which has become something of a second home since I discovered it a couple of years ago. The building is a beautiful quirky old place, the staff are marvellous; kind, friendly, helpful, very efficient, and keep an eagle eye on things so that nothing goes wrong. A great eclectic collection of books to read if one is on one's own as well as a range of board games, and I have met many new friends there (the staff have become good friends too), and there is a great atmosphere. I love Sherlock the Bassett Hound when he makes an appearance too! A really nice mixture of types and ages of people, and a remarkably friendly atmosphere that makes it more like a lively and very good country pub than most town pubs. Pleasant background music but not too loud so conversation is easy, all too rare these days. A relaxed, welcoming, place and highly recommended.

Easily the best pub in Oxford. You get a relaxing and well styled interior, friendly service and great drinks. They don’t do food but are very accommodating for ordering a takeaway in! A must do when in Oxford!

It's a really nice, cozy pub. There is no food, and the beer selection is not huge, but that does not matter when one considers the ambience. It has a nice garden area, which is good both during summer and winter time, as it is heated. The interior is well decorated, and it has a very homely feeling. There are also some games there that the patrons can play, which goes rather well together with a pint. Although food is not served at this pub, it is possible to bring our own food or to order there, so there is no excuse not to spend some fun hours at this pub.

I was on a trip to Oxford with my wife and son who is starting his first year at Lady Margaret Hall. We had picked up a few bits at the nearby Westgate and I needed a drink after all that shopping!! The Jolly Farmers is a lovely old pub down a side street near the centre. Now Oxford is full of lovely looking old pubs, but what made the Jolly Farmers stick out on this occasion was the excellent service we received. My wife loves a gin and there was a good selection here including a couple she had not tried before. In other pubs, we have found that sometimes there is a lack of knowledge and interest in the products they serve, this was definitely not the case here! The member of staff took the time to find out what my wife usually drinks and then made sensible suggestions for her to try. The advice was spot on and we ended up staying for a couple as we felt so comfortable. My son is 18 and always carries his ID with him, it was checked properly here which I really like, It makes me feel that everything is being taken seriously and leads to an excellent, well run venue, very few other Oxford pubs checked his ID during our visit. I appreciate the we are not the target audience for the pub, but we were made to feel really welcome and we would have no hesitation to revisit when we are next in Oxford

Spent a lovely couple of evenings at the Jolly Farmer at the end of October. It was my first time out dressed up and could not have chosen a nicer place. The pub is a cosy pub with lovely staff, thank you very much. Penny

I absolutely loved this pub!!!…so warm,welcoming and inviting and really nicely decorated Inside giving it a really nice and relaxed atmosphere!! It’s the most warm and welcoming gay pub i’ve ever been too!…the staff are absolutely lovely,they make you feel that you’re part of the family!…I was actually meeting my two friend’s in Oxford while on a planned 3 day break there!…these were two great friend’s I made during Lockdown during the covid 19 pandemic!…this is a pub that anyone can go to for a nice quiet drink,no banging loud music and you can actually hear yourself think(which you don’t get that often)!!…please if you’re in Oxford give this place a visit,you’ll be pleasantly surprised!!:-)❤️

Ran in during a windy Sunday afternoon for a quick pint, very welcoming nice ales. We sat in the snug area and ended up staying for a second drink.

my boyfriend and i were shamed for kissing in this pub! absolutely shameful behaviour, we have never experienced such disrespect before, we were just behaving like a regular couple and then one of the employees (the one with glasses and beard) told us to stop kissing, yep he actually said that. definitely would not come back, which is sad cause other than this, the pub was actually nice.

We visited for a quick drink, the staff were lovely and friendly. would recommend a stop here for anyone visiting Oxford.

I recently had a Civil Partnership Blessing Reception at this fantastic establishment. Rob, Spike, Tom and his team provided excellent service. The service and and food provided are first class, this was a private function. I highly recommend this establishment for any such event. Also theis is excellent pub and garden to be used by all.

Good for cheap and cheerful drinks - landlord / owner slightly weird and confrontational. Good times if you can avoid him:)

We stumbled upon this place on Saturday afternoon after doing a tour of the castle. We sat by the fire place on very comfy chesterfield chairs. We had a couple of gin and tonics which were delicious. Staff we friendly and happy which is always...

The staff was absolutely lovely and made sure we were alright and comfortable and drinks arrived very quickly after ordering. A drinks app needed to be downloaded but other than that service was quick, simple and easy. The atmosphere was amazing with heated lamps and...

Excellent staff lovely bar and service. Great location. A great place day time and evenings . Very clean and smart znx comfortable. Thd garden is a big bonus

My partner and I stumbled upon this place and during these difficult times due to covid, where made to feel very welcome. Kane and all the other staff on 2 different nights were attentive and service was brilliant. Fantastic out door seating area. Toilets spotless....

Great boozer. The guys showed us to our seats (covid) and were amazingly enthusiastic about the pub (not unfounded). As visitors to Oxford it was brilliant to come to such a vibrant, easygoing venue. Well done all.

Visited twice during a two night stay at a nearby hotel. The garden is lovely and sunny during the day, and warm and cosy of an evening. The staff were friendly and welcoming, remembering to offer us a table outside when others left. Drinks were...

Great pub really friendly staff. Quite a hidden gem in oxford. Has a very sheltered garden with plenty of seating. This is a pub not a restaurant. They don’t serve food but are happy for you to order and have it delivered.

If You are part of LGBT + society and also have a disability AVOID AT ALL COSTS! Me and my partner were met at the entrance by an extremely rude host who opened a door in our faces, shouting at us ‘ Put a face...

I visited today and can only admire the staff for how they are dealing with the current Covid rules Professional, friendly and welcoming Very much tried to meet my needs A quick and easy app to buy drinks But most impressively was the speed of...

The staff at JF (and Sherlock the pub dog!!) make it such a friendly and welcoming space and the place itself has so much character! It has a lovely beer garden with heaters and table cover so that you can enjoy a pint regardless of...

Date cancelled en route to Oxford. Undeterred I continued, but as i was alone and it was a bank holiday I went to the pub early so as i would not feel in the way or take up a table that could seat more than...

My friends and I bowled in here at about 7pm on Sunday night and immediately loved the place. Glitter shots and caramel rum were a perfect bit of fun. Rob and Spike were the loveliest people, especially for putting up with us (and me ordering...

Amazing service! Great vibes! The best prices! Fantastic location! The most friendly staff - Rob and Spike make this pub what it is! Great menu! Certainly my new local! Would recommend to anyone looking for a great time in Oxford!

We had the luck of booking a hotel near this pub and what a great location near the shops and the Marriott. We were welcomed by friendly and helpful staff on the Thursday evening. The Friday evening we called in after a marathon sight seeing...

An interesting quote from Hilaire Belloc in "The Death of the English Pub" (Christopher Hutt, 1973): "When you have lost your inns, drown your empty selves, for you will have lost the last of England". This very nearly came to pass at the hallowed Jolly Farmers, hub of the Oxford LGBTQ+ community for several decades. Following a few years of epic mismanagement, the pub became available to buy. Step forward two of the loveliest, clinically insane(?), hard-working chaps who refused to allow it to slip out of the Community's hands. The rescue and subsequent refurbishment was executed with breathtaking speed and aplomb, and the rainbow flag is once again flying PROUDLY.The JF is without a commercial kitchen, this is by no means a negative. Management actively encourage use of delivery apps (Deliveroo or JustEat), so anything from a sandwich, kebab, or burrito, up to a sumptuous Sunday lunch can be with you in less than half an hour. The monthly Thursday night supper club (select caterers set up in the fabulous heated beer garden) has recently launched with great success. The titillating array of drinks on offer includes something for everyone, at a very fair price.The pub has matured rapidly and now boasts a diverse, curious (some would say odd) following from across the social stratum. The environment is delightful; food for the soul, and cause for celebration. Thank you Rob, Spike (very pleasant man), and all of your wonderful, welcoming, hospitable crew looking after us in these 'unprecedented times'.

A friendly, comfy bar for people to hang out in. A proper pub. Following covid rules in a proper but respectful way. Thank you for looking after us!!

We had an overnight stay in Oxford and, following a stressful 24 hours, we hit the town. We found The Jolly Farmers late in the evening and wish we'd found it earlier. Nice place, great staff. We left my Missus's glasses there and didn't realise until we hit the south coast. I back-tracked our pub visits and contacted several, with The Jolly Farmers coming up trumps. The staff were VERY helpful, sent us a photo of the glasses and even posted them to our home for our return. They wouldn't even accept payment for the postage. This was way-over-the-top service and we're very grateful. We are donating our postage costs to a local Animal Refuge and will tell them that the gift is from T.J.F. Thanks so much. Rob & Ruth

I have never had a drink snatched from my hands because I didn’t drink it fast enough as they were closing, and while others(his regular friends) continue to drink. I felt so disrespected by Spike and not sure why he was so rude. Be careful going to the pub because the owner is not a pleasant man. I have been to this pub many times and loved the atmosphere but with Spike now running the place i wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. I have never been treated like that by anyone at any establishment. I have worked many years with the lgbtq community and this place is a sad reputation of the gay and lesbian community.

Great pub, cheap drinks and very accommodating! Really nice garden with good garden furniture! So the furniture is honestly amazing, talking wicker vase and glass top; proper Nikki Beach. Really comfortable too.

Found this amazingly quaint,n welcoming pub,. the owners, Rob n Spike, made our visits so warm n friendly,and always made time for a chat,.. having only been open since July,they've made a great job of cleaning it up and adding a fantastic garden space,and even allowing us to have food delivered there to eat,as they dont have a kitchen!! ,everyone was friendly,n happy to chat n welcome us into their local,and all very kind n sociable, it was always busy,this pub made our stay extra special, spot on with social distancing,and sanitization!, and if we get back to Oxford,this will be the first pub we'll be visiting!!, Thank you so much Rob n Spike,n we wish you continued success,best wishes Helen n Brian xxxxx

This place has been re-launched with such love and attention to detail. It deserves all the success it is likely to get.

The JF has been transformed by its new owners and staff. The real ale is now excellent and the decor is quirky and interesting with lots of fascinating pictures to look at. There’s a genuine warm welcome and great atmosphere which makes it feel like a proper community local. Oxford is not lacking in historic, quaint and beautiful pubs but the JF is one of the best. And, as a bonus, it has a lovely garden complete with a resident idiosyncratic Basset Hound.

So new owners have taken over and boy they’ve made their mark, refreshing the decor, the drinks, the garden to mention a few things.The pub now has a warm, inviting and slightly curious Oxford nature to its decor. Oxford has always be home to many literary giants and stories which are reflected within this old pub. Quirky and fun and well thought out. Combine this with an improved and enlarged garden make it a great place for sunny days.The new owners have brought heart back to this venue which now feels inviting, caring and interested in its customers. It’s inclusive but not exclusive with everyone welcome in equal measures. Gone are the staff which found it a chore to serve you replaced with people who char and take an interest. Not a juke box in sight thank god, means you can have a chat, socialise and interact which surely is the point of a pub, is you want loud music, DJ and a dance find a night club. A pleasure to have this place back and will use it frequently, as I know I now want to make the journey into Oxford.

Never been in before, but what a find! Staff were really pleasant, it was clean and a good selection of drinks. It had a friendly and relaxed vibe. The outdoor area was great to sit and have a drink in the sun. Great little pub.

This was my first visit since lockdown / new management took over. The venue looks amazing, the beer garden has been expanded, the is back at the door, and the staff are so friendly and a pleasure to chat with. It’s a pleasure to see that Oxford still has a great ️‍ pub venue.

I've loved visiting the new JF. Used to feel a bit out of place there as a trans guy in the old venue, but I really feel like I belong.Drinks are cheap, the place is very clean, but most importantly both staff and customers are super friendly, and it's so easy to make connections. Everyone in the LGBTQ+ community and their allies will find this a welcoming and exciting place to be.

I loved this pub where attention has been paid to every detail, staff are warm and friendly and the general vibe is warm and relaxing. The beer garden is an oasis of calm and just a few minutes walk from the behemoth that is the Westgate. Inside the layout meanders with little snugs and more open areas. The sense of history is there, but it doesn't overwhelm. The bar is well stocked and when I was there (a weekday late afternoon) it felt like going on a mini-holiday. Loved it.

It's been many years since I last set foot in the Jolly Farmers - but I will be back very soon. I was lucky enough to stumble on this little gem of a pub soon after a takeover and make-over. The new team are doing great things - firstly with the internal decor, which is wonderful and perfectly in harmony with the outside of the building. The lack of any electronic machines, clicking and whistling is a further selling point, as far as I am concerned, as is the tasteful background music - at a level where you can choose to listen or easily chat over, with friends. There is very nice rear garden area, shaded and sheltered from the worse of the elements. Staff are charming and friendly, as are the landlords - who actually take the time to ensure that everyone is having a good time, something that others might learn from! Overall a very pleasant experience that I look forward to repeating. Thank you JFs.

Under new management, this is a MUST for anyone visiting Oxford. The pub and garden have been beautifully and thoughtfully refurbished in July 2020 - be sure to check out Lyra’s Room, a quirky tribute to Philip Pullman’s famous novels. The Jolly Farmers is an LGBT+ pub, open and welcoming to anyone and everyone, and it ranks as one of the oldest pubs in the city. Great selection of beers, wines, and spirits, and it also boasts the widest food menu in Oxford - you are actively encouraged to order any takeaway (excluding drinks, of course) to be delivered and enjoyed in one of the cosy indoor snugs, or in the large, sunny garden. The new owners and staff (including Sherlock, the resident Basset Hound), are incredibly welcoming, and the atmosphere is always fun and friendly. During COVID-19, the staff have a diligent cleaning and social-distancing regime in place, hand sanitiser is available throughout the pub and large garden, and a one-way system is in operation at the bar. This is a hidden gem, right in the city centre!

Being frequenting this place on an of for the past 10 years. Visited last Saturday lunchtime and was very impressed. Its a great place to go, very clean, both the interior and the garden has had a makeover. The guys who have taken it over have certainly made their mark on it. What a lovely friendly place. Nice to have a pub that oozes lots of character. It's nice to be to have a conversation without the juke box blaring out and customers hanging over the gambling machines . Well worth a visit. Keep up the good work.

A proper pub, with stunning interior if you like old style mixed with the odd little quirk- not many pubs have a TARDIS, Bagpuss and a whole seating area dedicated to Sherlock Holmes in one space, not to mention Lyra's Room. Whether you are a regular, or a new visitor, the friendly atmosphere will make you feel welcome.

I've been infrequently going to the Jolly Farmers for the last few years. However, since the recent change of owners and redecoration, I know this will be a regular stop whenever I'm in Oxford now. The owners are friendly and welcoming. The inside of the pub now feels bright and clean, and the garden is spacious and well kept. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area, as it's now a pleasure to spend time here.

I've been drinking in the Jolly Farmers on and off since the 1990s, and have seen the place go through a number of transformations over the years; some great, some absolutely terrible. This latest incarnation of an old and much-loved Oxford pub is absolutely superb. The new owners, Spike and Rob, have re-imagined the place and it is now a clean, friendly, inviting place with a great variety of well-kept drinks. The redecoration is bright (and a little quirky!) and the new garden layout provides a great place to sit for a few hours. However, don't take my word for it. Pop in when you're next passing, grab a pint (or a cup of tea if you'd rather) and see what you think!

The beer garden is nice, the beers are decent, and there's a community feel to the place. Will definitely return!

The pub was bought by the new owners in June and they have redecorates throughout. It’s much brighter and cleaner. A new range of ales and beers compliment the new look.It’s much busier and the pub trades on being a community venue for the LGBTQ+ community. It has an extended garden which has been replanted making much more space for more customers. Definitely worth a visit.

Visited venue After lockdownExcitement is non existent in the whole placeNeed a mortgage for drinks, castle 30 sec walk cheaperLocal community look to have a good time (mature clientele) - I was being stared at whole timeWhat has happened to this place? New owners as I heard once or twice being thrown in face? The new pub Not something to be proud of in my opinion Such a shame the JF has been notorious for being a joyful happy young place - now appears to be a mature boozer with clients having had too much to drink

Very friendly service! Wonderful history and staff were very kind to explain the history of the pub. Very worth a visit! They have good COVID-19 measures in place.

New landlords but old hands Rob and Spike have created a pub with a great atmosphere inside with the advantage of a large well kept garden.The restyled look of the interior is fantastic, think traditional pub meets steam punk. Good selection of drinks with ales you can tell have been really looked after.Welcoming (even from the pub dog Sherlock) and comfortable. A true community Pub.

Look, I used to go to the Jplly Farmers when I was at college. I came back last year after at least 20 years away and I obviously didn't expect to be remembered, but some kind of positivity would have been nice. But it was like I'd walked into the bar in the babycham advert. Anyway, who needs hay bard any more, we're mainstream now.

Viví en Oxford durante 18 años y disfruté de visitas regulares al pub. Volviendo para una visita 15 años después, la experiencia fue terrible. El gerente se sienta en el bar como una gran reina de su dominio con sus flunkeys a su alrededor y de espaldas a los invitados.Pregunté por el vino tinto que hicieron y me respondieron groseramente con la espalda hacia mí de que había dos.El pub se sentía en mal estado y muy frío y acogedor para una pareja gay madura.Ninguno si la bondad y la inclusión de los días pasados permanecieron. Para un sábado por la noche, hay tantos buenos pubs en Oxford que le echarás de menos.Me pregunto si ya hay algún punto en los pubs exclusivamente gay cuando los gays son tan bienvenidos en la mayoría de los lugares ahora, especialmente cuando son administrados por personal miserable y poco acogedor.

He estado aquí varias veces con amigos y nunca la he pasado muy bien, pero mi visita más reciente fue horrible. El barman (un tipo grande) tiene un problema de actitud absoluta, fue grosero conmigo y con mi amigo, y puso los ojos en blanco cuando pedí una bebida. Claramente preferiría estar charlando con los clientes habituales que se agolpan alrededor del bar que hacer su trabajo.

No he estado aquí desde mis días de estudiante, pero ahora, con la reurbanización del Westgate Center, volví al establecimiento a través de todos los pasajes anteriores, y pasé un buen rato, excelentes cervezas y scratchings. Creo que el sofá debe ser resprung.

Fuimos a este pub con un grupo de amigos en una visita a Oxford. Pequeño gran pub. Sin embargo, el barman, que viste un montón de joyas era absolutamente lamentable y desagradable. Cuando preguntamos dónde más como un grupo de chicos gay sería ir a ir él era grosero y poco servicial. Gastamos un montón de dinero detrás de su bar y él todavía no levantar una sonrisa. Por cierto, no piden ningún hielo tampoco recibirá su poco la cabeza! Aparte de él, el resto del personal del bar donde chicos encantador y amable.

Este es un pub para tomar una copa tranquila en el corazón de Oxford. Hermoso edificio de época, buena selección de bebidas, excelente servicio y un gran jardín de la cerveza. Siempre me ha gustado mucho el ambiente de este lugar y llamar a menudo si estoy en todo el centro de la ciudad.

Three of us put our drinks on a table which then tipped over because it only had three legs! Drinks were spilled on the floor. Staff were unapologetic and dismissive, saying it was an old building!

We found this pub very welcoming and friendly. It wasn’t very busy but it had a nice atmosphere. The only downside we found was that it was a little cold! Would definitely go back.

Llegamos un poco temprano, pero nos hicieron sentir bienvenidos en este pub, que es el único verdadero bar gay en Oxford. El personal es amable y una multitud mixta de todos los géneros y edades. Buena selección de cervezas de barril. También nos gustó el gran patio pavimentado en la parte trasera del pub.

He leído las críticas anteriores sobre el respeto de este bar.Llamamos para un descanso cuando viajamos a Oxford y hacemos las siguientes observaciones: 1. Impresionante edificio antiguo desde el exterior. Paredes onduladas, etc. 2. Decorado con gusto interior con asientos suaves y áreas presentadas. 3. No es masivo, pero no se construyó a gran escala cuando se construyó. 4. Personal amigable. 5. No es el más barato, pero vale la pena pagar el entorno.En resumen, me gustó y volvería.

Fuimos en un tranquilo jueves por la tarde. Hay una selección decente de bebidas con más de las lagers baratas habituales disponibles. El servicio de bar fue amable. Pub es acogedor y tiene un fuego real y acogedor para el invierno con enormes cómodos Dora para relajarse. Había un ambiente acogedor. Un pequeño pub.

Supuse que como uno de los pocos bares gay en Oxford el JF sería un lugar divertido para visitar en una noche de sábado, pero me decepcionó. Mientras los sofás puede parecer la parte proporcionan asientos limitados, y las mesas o incluso un lugar para descansar su bebida son pocos y lejos entre. Me sentí un poco como entrar en el salón de alguien pero como intruso en lugar de un invitado.

Order decent red wine... and a couple of glasses later they begin serving cheap house red and charging for the good stuff! Beware!!

drinking Merlot all night, then the bar staff think we are drunk enough to charge for Merlot and serve house red. Avoid!

Friendly (and attractive) staff. Always interesting drinks served at the bar and a large beer garden. A must-visit "pink" port of call in Oxford!

A primera vista, el lugar estaba sucio y olía! El personal parecía sorprendido! Cuando la queja fue elevada sobre la cerveza plana! Y reembolso, dado en general una experiencia terrible ¿es difícil ejecutar un pub!

We went for a walk and stumbled apon this pub. They had a foam machine making it look like it was snowing outside.... i didnt mind this but the smell was very overpowering when you entered.

Beautifully decorated, Immaculate throughout. I had the pleasure of visiting this venue this weekend. The attention to detail and the attentiveness of the staff was second to none. A visit highly recommended

So a heterosexual guy walks in to a gay pub. It isn't advertised very well outside that it is a gay pub, though a quick google of the pub name set that straight, and I fear that by this stage in the evening I had drunk too much beer to care whilst on my route back to the train station. The service was friendly enough, and the drink selection tolerable. I did have one (very drunk) punter around my age flirting with me while I was in there - a regular, judging by others' interactions with him - but I was rescued by the friendly bar staff. This experience aside, the pub is still far from the best in Oxford: the inside is quite dark and dingy, and it definitely gives off the atmosphere of being a pub for its regulars, rather than, such as I, passing trade looking for a new pub to visit en route through the city centre.

Walked in and the bar smelt like dirty toilets. Thought ok give it a try as used to enjoy it here. Stood a bar totally ignored for a min so walked straight back out . Shane

Когда сюда заходишь, то понимаешь, что Оксфорд это город не для пьянства и веселья, а для учебы учебы учебы. Хороший выбор пива, коктейлей. Вечером много народу, большая часть туристы. Но в целом весело.

I love a pub that offers a good selection of wine so this is a winner for me. The service was good and the guys drinking at the bar were very friendly which is nice when you're on your own. Pinot was perfect; crisp and dry, beautifully chilled and served in a sparkling clean glass. Really can't complain. Pub interior is lovely, with big comfy sofas and intimate nooks. The music was at the perfect level to give a little ambiance. 5 stars, I will definitely be back! Thanks guys!

It appears that although they have done nice food in the past they have now stopped which is very inconvenient,

This was a nice pub in Oxford when I was visiting. Just a shame it wasn't busier. The outside garden was nice too. I could imagine having lazy afternoon drinks in the sun there.

Had a table booked for 4 of us for 3pm with a Groupon voucher that had been extended, arrived at 2.45pm, and the place was shut!!!! and now nobody is answering the phone!! What are you going to do to make it up to all the people that you have let down Jolly Farmers???? We went to another pub to eat at a cost to us, and it was very nice, but by this time we were very hungry, and would have eaten anywhere, well anywhere that was open.Very naughty of you really as you obviously had a lot of people booked in, can you please explain yourselves???

We arrived for our pre-booked meal and the pub was closed. No sign in the window to mention any problems as to why they weren't open. No phone call despite our details being left with them. This is not a good way to run a business. A simple phone call would have prevented a wasted journey and expensive parking.Can't comment on the food as we never got to taste it !!

Our nephew received a groupon voucher for his Birthday and decided to treat 4 of us to Sunday lunch today (22 December 2013). My niece called to confirm the booking yesterday (this was confirmed at the time). We arrived at 12 noon (opening time) to find the restaurant closed, with no sign of life at all. We stood outside for ~30 minutes in the cold, phoned (no answer), knocked on the door and window, all to no avail. Others were also left outside in the same situation. So very disappointing and a VERY POOR SHOW!! Not what we expect from any reputable establishment.

We had a Groupon deal for this pub, but when trying to book a meal in November, we were told that only one slot was left this year - in late December. This was unfortunate as we were hoping to do something else on this day, but no worries, we'll go for the meal instead. When we turned up, the pub was locked up with no staff members around, apart from 2 'cleaners' that locked up and scurried away. A number of other customers also turned up with tables booked, but eventually gave up and left like we did. A disgraceful way to treat potential customers and wasted our day. Avoid or risk going hungry...

Booked through groupon in a bid to spoil my mother (79) for her birthday and was very impressed. Lovely old building and very pleasant staff, we all had a fair portion of beef for main course. Not massive choice of meals but I'd rather have a limited choice that tastes good than a chef trying to master a plethora of dishes. All in all, a very nice Sunday lunch and one happy mother...need to keep in the old folks good books!!

We went for a three course Sunday lunch today,which was great. Had a Groupon voucher for four of us and were really impressed.Two of us were vegetarian,and the tomato soup for starter and butternut squash for main were delicious. All the carvery veg were well cooked ,not soggy and the puddings lovely too. Staff very helpful and attentive.Would certainly eat there again when visiting Oxford.

We went for Sunday lunch with two friends,using a Groupon voucher.unfortunately it was a bit of a let down.Our starters,garlic mushrooms,whitebait and pâté were straight out of a packet.The meat arrived and we took our plates to the buffet for vegetables which were frozen peas and carrots,some overlooked broccoli and an almost empty dish of cauliflower with white sauce along with some roast and boiled potatoes.We were told that more cauliflower was coming but we had finished our main course by the time it appeared.The wine list was very limited and what we ordered wasn't available.Puddings were nothing special,again out of a packet I would say. The buffet area is very small and you have to shuffle round trying to get past the people who are returning to their table.Staff however were very pleasant and did their best.

Though arriving earlier than our booking time of 13.30 on a Sunday we were given the worst table in the dark and damp basement with crumbling ceiling, no music etc! Service took ages. Starters well below average; soup must have been out of a ready can, pate from a cheap supermarket. When the main course finally arrived it was a half full plate of cold roasts and potatoes and we asked to go upstairs with our plates and help ourselves to the other veggies ! I refused to do so and they had to bring down a couple of plates of veggies, by which time everything was stone cold and the half warm gravy didn't help much. They only had one sachet of Heinz horse radish!! I didn't even bother with desert though my guests did because they had to order them when ordering food so obviously they wanted to know in advance in order to heat up what was left from the previous night! However the verdict was well below average. I will definitely not go there even if I am paid.

The food was excellent and the people were wonderful. There was a wonderful selection of meat and side dishes. All were hot and very tasty.

The Jolly Farmers has been a Gay pub for donkey's years. Very friendly staff there and good fresh ciders. There's an outside space where you can smoke and a downstairs space where you can play pool. Agreable space :-)

Popped in with family and had a fantastic Sunday Roast a lovely Carvery Style with all the veg under the sun you could eat. Wandered out in to the Lovely clean tidy garden area and sat and had lunch in the sun. Staff were extremely friendly and attentive even with a fair few other diners around for grub. Drinks very reasonably priced for being in a city centre location and at £6.95 for dinner that was an absolute steal! Definitely recommending to friends, family and the local congregation on a Sunday when I pop to church for them to pop along to The Jolly Farmers. Top job people keep up the good work!!!

I called on a Thursday to book for Sunday lunch and they said "yes, no problem".When we turned up at 13:00 for lunch, the pub was closed. After some minutes another group of people in the same situation arrived, they had also booked a table. Through the window you could see the pub was dirty and messy from the previous night. Eventually we called them and they said that they had a party on Saturday night and it finished late so they would not open until 18:00.Having tables booked, I think this is very unprofessional and rude. They are also very unreliable, the other group of people told us they had similar problems in the past.

I have just got back home after a visit with my husband to the Jolly Farmers, I purchased a Groupon Voucher for a fish and chip lunch plus a pint of beer or a glass of wine, what a fantastic plate of food we had it was absolutely brilliant, we had a choice of peas or salad as we have a lot of salad at home we opted for the peas, it may sound silly but along with the fish and chips the peas were fantastic, usually in most places the peas are cooked to death and all the colour gone not with these wel done JOLLY FARMERS

On first glance, this place looked rather shabby but after eating the food, appearance wasn't an issue. Delicious hearty meals and polite and attentive staff. Would certainly visit again!

Visited here for lunch using a Groupon voucher for a two course meal. Food very nice and plentiful, but only a choice of two puddings.Would certainly visit again with a voucher though even at full price very reasonable.

Very tasty Sunday Roast with nice fresh vegetables and home made roast potatoes. I am a vegetarian, so went for the Tomato Soup to start and the stuffed Butternut Squash as main. The squash was very tasty and very filling. The veg was refreshed several times while we were eating, despite the fact that the pub was not very busy. Veg was very fresh, and not the least bit soggy, as can so often be the case with carvery-style food. Vegetarian gravy was provided without us having to ask. You won't leave hungry!Unfortunately, it seems they were running low on tomato soup, as the soup we were served was Heinz Cream of Tomato and not "Fresh British Tomato Soup infused with Basil" as was advertised on the menu. The bread served with it was very nice, however, and we didn't complain as we fortunately both like Heinz Tomato Soup.Will definitely return next time we're in Oxford on a Sunday. Staff very friendly and the interior of the place is nicely decorated. Food was excellent value - £4ish for starters, £7-8 for mains and £4ish for Desserts.Compliments to the chef!

I have been on a bit of a hunt looking for a reasonably priced but good Sunday roast to recommend to guests staying at my Guest house..... Well I think I've found it! I went to JF yesterday, had a 2 course Sunday roast for £6.99..... I chose the home made tomato soup which was lovely, and the roast beef, I would rather have my beef a little more rare, however despite this it was tender and tasty, vegetables were nicely cooked (home made roast potatoes) and delicious gravy.... I didn't have dessert, but did see others eating dessert and they looked great all for £6.99 (similar price as a large big mac and drink!!) lovely staff and service..... Will absolutely be back and would certainly recommend.

Have now been to The Jolly Farmes about 5/6 times, and once again had a great meal. The waitress recognises us now and is always welcoming and great with my young son. Tomato Soup this time, which was simply wonderful. I had the roast beef and my wife had the Turkey. Meat is cooked to perfection and complimented by great choice of veggies. The best cauliflower cheese I have ever tasted.Was a little rainy, but the garden has covers adheaters so we still sat outside for a lovely fresh coffee after our meal. Good job this place is not closer as I dont think my wife would ever cook a Sunday Lunch again!